i/d Chicken Flavor Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet vs Canine Gastrointestinal Dog Food Comparison - Nutrition, Calories, Ingredients
See the label differences that matter between i/d Chicken Flavor Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet and Canine Gastrointestinal: declared nutrients, calories, and leading ingredients.
Label differences at a glance
Declared crude protein differs by 4.2 percentage points: i/d Chicken Flavor Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet 26.2%, Canine Gastrointestinal 22.0% (as-fed).
Energy density differs by 119 kcal/kg: i/d Chicken Flavor Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet 3,589 kcal/kg, Canine Gastrointestinal 3,470 kcal/kg.
Basic Information
| Item | i/d Chicken Flavor Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet | Canine Gastrointestinal |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Hill's | Royal Canin |
| Country | US | FR |
| Manufacturing | Extruded | Extruded |
| AAFCO Stage | Adult maintenance | Adult maintenance |
| Category | Veterinary | Veterinary |
Nutrition Comparison
AF = As Fed (includes moisture in the fed state)
| Nutrient | i/d Chicken Flavor Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet | Canine Gastrointestinal |
|---|---|---|
| Protein (AF%) | 26.2% | 22.0% |
| Fat (AF%) | 13.6% | 7.0% |
| Fiber (AF%) | - | 1.7% |
| Moisture (AF%) | 10.0% | - |
| Ash (AF%) | - | - |
| Calories (kcal/kg) | 3589.0 kcal/kg | 3470.0 kcal/kg |
Facts worth knowing before comparing
These notes come from the reviewed product pages. They are shown only where a product-specific editorial note exists.
i/d Chicken Flavor Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet
Hill’s i/d Chicken lists chicken first, but barley, brown rice, brewers rice, corn, and corn protein quickly follow, so I read it as a digestive prescription design rather than a meat-density food. With beet pulp, citrus pulp, flaxseed, and liver flavors, I would use it under veterinary direction for dogs with unstable stool or recovery needs, not as a general ingredient-upgrade pick.
Canine Gastrointestinal
Royal Canin Gastrointestinal starts with rice, corn, and chicken/duck meal, then adds barley, poultry digest/protein, beet pulp, psyllium, fish oil, and fructooligosaccharides. I would use it when a veterinarian has directed GI feeding and the goal is lower fat burden and stool stability, not ingredient prestige. It discloses 22% protein, 7% fat, 1.7% fiber, 3,470 kcal/kg, 1.1%/0.8% calcium/phosphorus, 0.5% sodium, and 0.14% EPA/DHA. I would not choose it as a meat-forward upgrade for healthy dogs or for grain, corn, or poultry avoidance.
Ingredient Comparison
i/d Chicken Flavor Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet
Top ingredients: Chicken, Cracked Pearled Barley, Brown Rice
Chicken, Cracked Pearled Barley, Brown Rice, Brewers Rice, Whole Grain Corn, Corn Protein Meal, Chicken Fat, Chicken Meal, Egg Product, Chicken Liver Flavor, Pork Liver Flavor, Ground Pecan Shells, Lactic Acid, Potassium Chloride, Flaxseed, Dried Beet Pulp, Calcium Carbonate, Dried Citrus Pulp, L-Lysine, Choline Chloride, Fish Oil, Iodized Salt, Pressed Cranberries, L-Threonine, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), L-Tryptophan, Taurine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), DL-Methionine, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Magnesium Oxide, Beta-Carotene.
Canine Gastrointestinal
Top ingredients: 쌀, 옥수수, 육분(닭/오리)
쌀, 옥수수, 육분(닭,오리), 보리, 동물성 유도단백질(닭,칠면조), 사탕무박, 혼합광물질류 합제, 동물성 지방(닭,오리), 글리세린 지방산 에스테르, 차전자피식이섬유, 어유, 프락토올리고당, 호모(만난올리고당의 원료), DL-메치오닌, 타우린, 금잔화 분말
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This information is for general reference only and does not replace professional veterinary diagnosis and advice. Always consult your veterinarian for your pet's health concerns.